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953 articles across 20 pagesHOW MUCH PROTEIN DO CYCLISTS NEED? TIMING, SOURCES, AND RECOVERY
Cyclists obsess over carbs but neglect protein at their peril. Without adequate protein, your muscles can't repair, adapt, or get stronger. Here's exactly how much you need and when.
HOW TO CONVERT YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE TO TUBELESS: STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Tubeless tyres are the single best upgrade most mountain bikers can make. Less flats, more grip, lower pressures. Here's how to do the conversion properly.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR FIRST SPORTIVE OR GRAN FONDO
Your first sportive is a milestone. With the right preparation, it can be the best day you've ever had on a bike. Without it, you'll be crawling home wondering what went wrong.
HOW TO TAPER FOR A CYCLING EVENT: THE SCIENCE OF ARRIVING FRESH
The two weeks before your target event are where most cyclists panic and overtrain. Here's how to taper properly so you arrive at the start line fresh and fast.
HOW TO GET FASTER AT CYCLING: 12 EVIDENCE-BASED METHODS THAT ACTUALLY WORK
There are exactly two kinds of cycling advice on the internet: stuff that sounds clever but doesn't work, and stuff that sounds boring but does. Here are 12 methods firmly in the second category.
IS THERE ONE BIKE-FIT CHANGE EVERY AMATEUR CYCLIST SHOULD MAKE?
The highest-value first step in bike fitting is not a universal bolt move. It is preserving the setup, identifying what changed and running one controlled test.
CAFFEINE AND CYCLING PERFORMANCE: THE DOSING PROTOCOL THAT WORKS
Caffeine is the most widely used performance enhancer in cycling — and one of the most evidence-backed. But most riders use it wrong. Here's the protocol that actually works.
HOW TO RIDE A FASTER TIME TRIAL: PACING, POSITION, AND PREPARATION
Time trialling strips cycling back to its purest form — you against the clock. No drafting, no tactics, just sustained power and aerodynamics. Here's how to get faster at it.
CYCLING PERIODISATION: HOW TO STRUCTURE YOUR TRAINING YEAR
Training without periodisation is just exercising. You might get fitter, but you'll plateau, burn out, or peak at the wrong time. Here's how to structure your training year so you're at your best when it matters.
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I LOST 7KG EATING MORE FOOD THAN EVER BEFORE (HERE'S THE FRAMEWORK)
The cycling internet says weight loss is calories in versus calories out. That advice is outdated, incomplete, and it's actually making you slower. Here's what actually worked — eating more.
ALTITUDE TRAINING FOR CYCLISTS: DOES LIVE HIGH TRAIN LOW ACTUALLY WORK?
Pro teams spend thousands on altitude camps. But does altitude training actually work for amateur cyclists? The answer is nuanced — and depends entirely on how you do it.
5 FIXABLE REASONS YOU'RE SLOW ON CLIMBS (AND HOW TO STOP GETTING DROPPED)
You've done the hard work. And yet on the climb, you're watching wheels just drift away. Here are five fixable reasons — and they're all simpler than you think.
THE FASTED RIDING MYTH: WHY RIDING ON EMPTY IS MAKING YOU SLOWER
You've been told that riding fasted burns more fat. The research says it makes you slower, hungrier, and no leaner. What to do instead.
HOW TO DESCEND FASTER ON A BIKE: TECHNIQUE, CONFIDENCE, AND STAYING ALIVE
Descending is the most under-coached skill in cycling. Most riders lose more time going downhill than they could ever gain going up. Here's how to fix your technique, build confidence, and descend faster without taking stupid risks.
WHY IS MY VO2 MAX SO LOW? 7 CAUSES AND WHAT CYCLISTS SHOULD DO
A low VO2 max can be a measurement problem, a training problem or a health signal. This guide shows cyclists how to tell the difference before adding more intervals.
CYCLING NUTRITION DURING A RIDE: CARBS, FLUID AND TIMING
Build one in-ride plan from the session demand: carbohydrate from every source, fluid bounded by thirst and measured sweat loss, sodium matched to the rider, and a rehearsal that exposes problems before the event.
5 FIXABLE REASONS YOU CAN'T LOSE WEIGHT WHILE CYCLING
You're riding 200km a week and the scale hasn't moved. The five reasons your cycling is working against your weight loss — and the fixes.
VO2MAX INTERVALS FOR CYCLING: SESSIONS, EVIDENCE AND PROGRESSION
VO2max intervals can raise aerobic capacity, but 4×4 is not the only valid format and an FTP percentage cannot prove the intended response. Compare the sessions, evidence, monitoring and progression rules.
SLEEP AND CYCLING PERFORMANCE: AN EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDE
Sleep matters for cycling, but the evidence does not support one perfect duration, caffeine cutoff, nap length or wearable score for every rider. Use this guide to find the problem that is actually limiting your recovery.
PERSONALISED CYCLING TRAINING PLANS: WHY GENERIC PLANS ALWAYS FAIL
A generic plan doesn't know you slept four hours, that you're on night shifts, or that your knee flared up again. That's why it fails. Here's what a personalised training week actually looks like.
STRETCHING FOR CYCLISTS: A 10-MINUTE EVIDENCE-BASED ROUTINE
Stretching can improve range of motion, but it does not automatically fix pain, prevent injury or speed recovery. Use this practical routine for the job the evidence supports, then address strength, training load and bike fit when they are the real limiter.
5 FIXABLE REASONS YOUR HEART RATE IS HIGH WHILE CYCLING
Your heart rate creeping higher than normal isn't always a sign of poor fitness. Often it's one of five fixable factors that you can address this week.
IS A CYCLING COACH WORTH IT? AN HONEST COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Not everyone needs a cycling coach. But for the right person at the right time, coaching is the single best investment you can make in your riding. Here's how to know which camp you're in.
WHAT DOES A CYCLING COACH ACTUALLY DO? A WEEK INSIDE NDY COACHING
A cycling coach doesn't just give you workouts. Here's exactly what happens in a typical week inside NDY coaching — the five pillars in action, from Monday plan review to Sunday debrief.
CYCLING ENERGY GELS: HOW TO CHOOSE, DOSE AND TEST THEM
There is no universally best cycling gel. Choose a format that fits the whole carbohydrate plan, then test the exact product, dose and opening routine at training intensity before relying on it in an event.
GREG LEMOND: THREE TOURS, THE 8-SECOND COMEBACK AND THE ROADMAN INTERVIEW
Greg LeMond won three Tours and two road world titles, survived a near-fatal hunting accident and returned to win the closest Tour in history. Here is the verified record and what he told Roadman in his own words.
ZWIFT VS A CYCLING COACH: WHEN THE APP IS ENOUGH (AND WHEN IT ISN'T)
Zwift is useful. A cycling coach is something different entirely. Here is the no-fluff comparison, the decision framework, and the rider profile where each one actually makes sense.
HOW TO TRAIN FOR THE ETAPE DU TOUR: A PRACTICAL 16-WEEK GUIDE
You've signed up for the Etape. You've got the entry. Now you need a plan that gets you to the start line ready to perform — not just survive.
HOW TO CHOOSE A CYCLING COACH IN THE USA (2026 GUIDE)
Check USA Cycling credentials, discipline experience, time-zone arrangements and the work included in the fee before choosing a coach.
HOW TO CHOOSE A CYCLING COACH IN THE UK (2026 GUIDE)
Choose a cycling coach around your riding, available time and the support you need. Questions on qualifications, winter training, local sessions and the full cost.
INDOOR CYCLING TRAINING: HOW TO MAKE THE TURBO TRAINER ACTUALLY WORK
The turbo trainer is the most time-efficient training tool a cyclist owns. But most people use it wrong — grinding through junk miles in the pain cave when they could be getting twice the adaptation in half the time.
HOW POGACAR BECAME THE GREATEST RIDER EVER: THE UNTOLD TRAINING STORY
Pogacar didn't just win races. He rewrote what was possible in cycling. Here's the training story behind the greatest rider of this generation.
BEST CYCLING COACH IN IRELAND: HOW TO CHOOSE (NO RANKINGS)
You won't find a ranked list of Irish cycling coaches here. You will find the framework — Cycling Ireland credentials, Irish-calendar context, and the red flags to avoid — plus an honest look at where Roadman fits.
BODY COMPOSITION FOR CYCLISTS: WHY THE SCALE DOESN'T TELL THE FULL STORY
Your scale weight is one number. Your body composition is the number that actually determines how fast you climb. Here's how to think about it properly.
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR CYCLISTS: WHAT WORKS AND HOW OFTEN
What the latest cyclist-only meta-analysis actually found, what it did not prove, and how to build a strength plan around your riding.
CYCLING TRAINING WITH A FULL-TIME JOB: HOW TO GET FASTER ON LIMITED TIME
You have a job, a family, and maybe 8 hours a week to train. Here's how to make every single one of those hours count.
CYCLING W/KG GUIDE: CALCULATOR, CHART AND POWER-TO-WEIGHT
W/kg is watts divided by body mass in kilograms. It is useful for climbing and power profiling, but the duration, test method, terrain and total system mass determine what the number can actually tell you.
GROUP RIDE ETIQUETTE: THE UNWRITTEN RULES EVERY CYCLIST SHOULD KNOW
Every group ride has unwritten rules. Break them and you'll get dropped socially long before you get dropped on the road. How to ride safely and earn respect in the bunch.
I TRIED EATING LIKE PIDCOCK FOR 60 DAYS — HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED
Pro cyclists eat differently to how most people imagine. More food, better timing, and a completely different relationship with carbohydrates.
GETTING BACK INTO CYCLING AFTER A BREAK: THE COMEBACK GUIDE
You used to ride. Life happened. Now you want it back. Here's how to come back without destroying yourself in the first week.
RACE DAY NUTRITION FOR CYCLISTS: WHAT TO EAT BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER
Your race day nutrition starts 48 hours before the start line. Get it wrong, and no amount of fitness will save you. Here's the complete timeline for fuelling a cycling race.
LACHLAN MORTON: ALT TOUR, UNBOUND AND WHY ROAD RACING WAS NOT ENOUGH
Lachlan Morton did not quit cycling or disappear from EF. He rebuilt his career around alternative racing, record attempts and long-distance adventures after the conventional road calendar stopped serving him.
CYCLING RECOVERY: WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS AFTER A RIDE
Recover from cycling by matching food, fluid, sleep and the next training dose to the ride you completed. Here is the evidence-ranked plan—and where popular recovery tools help, disappoint or depend on context.
CYCLING OVER 50: EVIDENCE-BASED TRAINING AND RECOVERY GUIDE
The ageing cyclist still adapts to training, but the margin for poor recovery gets smaller. This is the evidence-led framework for staying fast after 50.
WINTER CYCLING TRAINING: THE RIGHT DOSE, FREQUENCY, AND DURATION
Winter training isn't about surviving until spring. It's the period where the biggest fitness gains happen — if you get the dose right.
CYCLING HYDRATION GUIDE: HOW MUCH TO DRINK ON THE BIKE
There is no single correct millilitres-per-hour target for every cyclist. This guide turns representative sweat data, conditions and drinking access into a safer range for training, racing and recovery.
CYCLING CADENCE CHART: WHAT RPM SHOULD YOU PEDAL AT?
There is no universal perfect cadence. This evidence-checked chart separates useful starting ranges from the factors that decide your own sustainable RPM.
GETTING FASTER AFTER 40: THE CYCLIST'S GUIDE TO AGE-DEFYING PERFORMANCE
The data says VO2 max declines 10% per decade after 30. But the data also shows that trained athletes lose far less than sedentary people. Here's how to stay on the right side of that equation.
GRAVEL CYCLING FOR BEGINNERS: SETUP, TYRES, AND YOUR FIRST EVENT
Gravel is the fastest-growing discipline in cycling. Where to start — bike choice, tyre pressure, training, and your first event.
REVERSE PERIODISATION FOR CYCLING: WHY IT WORKS FOR TIME-CRUNCHED RIDERS
Traditional periodisation says build base first, add intensity later. Reverse periodisation flips that — and for many amateurs with limited winter daylight, it makes more sense.